# Wax Crate - Virtual Vinyl — Love your record collection

> Love your record collection (iPhone/iPad app by Nenad Trajkovski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wax-crate-virtual-vinyl/id6760627334 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nenad Trajkovski](https://appshunter.io/developer/943666895)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 11 MB
- Released: 2026-04-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wax-crate-virtual-vinyl/id6760627334/reviews.md

## What is Wax Crate?

Albums are complete works of art. The cover, the sequence, the stories between the tracks — they were designed to be experienced together, not shuffled into a mood playlist. Great records deserve more than a thumbnail.

Wax is Apple Music for people who miss record stores. Big covers, no clutter, real stories.

THE CRATE
A personal collection you flip through like a box of records. Every spine, every cover, arranged the way you'd arrange them at home. Sign in with Apple to keep your crate in sync across iPhone and iPad. Share crates with friends and discover what's in theirs.

THE GATEFOLD
Open an album and read the liner notes streaming forgot. Apple Music editorial — always free. Tap the sparkles to dig deeper: AI-generated stories about the making of the record, plus the musicians, producers, and engineers behind every track.

THE VINYL
Play a record and watch it spin. Picture-disc artwork in the grooves, light catching the surface as it turns. Not a gimmick — a reminder that music is physical, even when it isn't.

WAX RECOMMENDS
Tap the sparkles on the Discover tab and let Wax point you to the deep cuts — albums in the same orbit, with a short note on why each one fits.

WAXAI CREDITS
WaxAI powers album stories, track facts, and Wax Recommends. Credits are how you pay for it — no subscription, no surprises. Tap a sparkles button to spend one. Packs start from 10. Signing in includes a starting balance.

UNLIMITED CRATE
A one-time purchase that lifts the free-tier album cap. Grow your collection as big as your taste. Includes bonus WaxAI credits.

Built with love by a lifelong lover of great music.

Requires an active Apple Music subscription.

Privacy Policy: https://raresubstance.com/privacy
Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Music Nerd | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Wax | $0.99 | one-time |
| WaxAI10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| WaxAI200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| WaxAI50 | $2.99 | one-time |
| WaxAI1000 | $29.99 | one-time |



## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-08

- Eight new crates in Discover: Techno, Trance, Progressive House, House Classics, German Minimal, Electronic Pioneers, Nineties Electronica and Country.
- Curated crates are now filed under genre headings you can fold away.
- Scrolling the album grid drops the keyboard out of the way, and section headings are bigger and easier to read.
- The gatefold now shows the record's release year under the artist.
- Albums saved to your Apple Music library now play, and the first record you put on after opening Wax no longer stalls.

### 1.2.0 — 2026-08-06

- File your crates your way: tap the filter in any crate to group the bin by release decade or by artist, or turn grouping off. Your choice carries across every crate and curated list.
- Press and hold a cover in the queue to lift it off the stack.
- Press and further reading now open inside Wax instead of handing you to Safari.
- Steadier playback: records start faster, hand over cleanly from one album to the next, and know when they've reached the run-out groove.
- Albums now match your regional Apple Music catalogue, so more records play first time.

### 1.1.2 — 2026-06-14

- Apple Music now links right at launch, so your library is ready to dig through from your very first tap.
- A streamlined welcome tour gets you to the crates faster.
- Smoother playback when you tap a track — we fixed stalled progress bars and out-of-order queues.
- The Now Playing bar now appears only for the record that's actually playing.
- Before you dig deeper into an album's story, Wax shows how many free WaxAI lookups you have.
- Press & Further Reading: every WaxAI lookup now surfaces credible reviews, interviews and features about the album or artist — one tap straight to the source.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-05-18

- new users get a walk-through wizard
- the app now requires an active apple music subscription
- users without Wax unlimited get 10 free records in their crate, and 100 plays. 
- blurbs are now off by default. (can be re-enabled in settings)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-14

- Sign in with Apple — keep your crate in sync across all your devices.
  - Wax Recommends — get AI-picked albums you'll love, with a short note on why each one fits.
  - Discover tab — a new home for recommendations and fresh finds.
  - Recently Played — your listening history is now its own crate, and your queue is waiting where you left off.
  - Track credits — see the musicians, producers, and engineers behind every song.
  - Free Apple Music editorial notes — read the album story without spending a credit.
  - WaxAI credits — pay only for the AI you use, with a tap of the sparkles button so you're always in control.

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